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ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Formula Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 27/10/2021
The time is upon us to give you a taste of what's forthcoming with the Z690 chipset and the Intel 12th Generation of CPUs. We begin with the Maximus Formula.
EVGA X570 Dark Review
CPU & Mainboard | 23/09/2021
The EVGA X570 Dark is like the last hurrah for the game-changing AMD Zen 3 platform. With a fantastic design and excellent performance it's a contender for the best-in-class.
EVGA X570 Dark Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 19/09/2021
EVGAs latest entry into their high-end X570 range is nearly upon us, and prior to launch let's give it the once over.
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AMD reveals the pricing and release date of their enhanced Ryzen 7000X3D processors
CPU & Mainboard | 01/02/2023
V-Cache has come to Zen 4.
AMD's Ryzen 5000 series prices drop further in the UK
CPU & Mainboard | 28/01/2023
Is now the time to upgrade your AM4 PC?
Intel confirms that Meteor Lake is launching this year
CPU & Mainboard | 27/01/2023
Will Meteor Lake be coming to desktop?
AMD's now giving away Star Wars Jedi: Survivor with Ryzen 7000 CPUs
CPU & Mainboard | 24/01/2023
This offer is available until April 1st.
ASUS ROG X570 Crosshair VIII Extreme Review
CPU & Mainboard | 14/09/2021
The new flagship ASUS model is here in a full-on feature heavy design and we take it for a spin.
MSI MAG X570S Torpedo Max Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 25/08/2021
The latest version of the AMD X570 chipset is here in S guise, and the MSI MAG Torpedo Max reminds us of old times. Why? Read on.
ASUS ROG X570 Crosshair VIII Extreme Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 23/08/2021
If you've recently brought a Crosshair VIII motherboard then you've got plenty of opportunity to regret your life choices thanks to the beefy Crosshair VIII Extreme.
Gigabyte X570S Aorus Master Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 13/08/2021
The newest revision of the AMD X570 chipset is here with passive cooling and we look at the Gigabyte Aorus Master.
Gigabyte X570S Aero G Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 02/08/2021
The X570S updates continue with the Gigabyte Aero G, a motherboard which reminds us of the Vision, only renamed. Let's cast our eyes towards it and see what's new.
NZXT N7 Z590 Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 03/06/2021
The latest in a growing range of motherboards from NZXT is the Asrock based N7 Z590. We give it the once over.
ASUS Z590-A Prime vs Strix B560-A Comparison
CPU & Mainboard | 01/06/2021
Two motherboards that look nearly identical, but with a hundred pounds difference at retail, what are the actual differences?
MSI Z590-A Pro Overview
CPU & Mainboard | 19/05/2021
Comfortably the cheapest Z590 motherboard on the market, the MSI Z590-A Pro might be the very thing if you're looking for a full-fat Rocket Lake experience.
MSI MAG B560 Tomahawk WiFi Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 01/05/2021
Following on from the launch of the Z590 motherboards, their more affordable siblings the B560 are here and we begin with the MSI Tomahawk.
ASUS B560M-Plus TUF WiFi Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 27/04/2021
The ASUS TUF range is perfect if you're on a limited budget and the B560M-Plus might be just want you need if you're after a Rocket Lake motherboard.
Gigabyte Z590 Aorus Pro AX Review
CPU & Mainboard | 26/04/2021
Another Z590 model in the Gigabyte Aorus range is the Pro AX, an ATX motherboard with a very beefy power stage. We put it to the test.
Gigabyte Z590 Aorus Master Review
CPU & Mainboard | 26/04/2021
Gigabyte have got a Z590 motherboard to suit absolutely every pocket and requirement, and the Z590 Aorus Master is in the price/feature sweet spot.
Gigabyte Z590I Aorus Ultra ITX Review
CPU & Mainboard | 26/04/2021
Should you want an ITX Z590 motherboard that still has a huge swathe of features available then the Gigabyte Aorus Ultra might be right up your street.
Intel Core i5 11400F and ASUS B560 Plus Prime Review
CPU & Mainboard | 23/04/2021
The Z590 range has proven to be an expensive investment. What if you want a basic gaming platform though? Could the B560 and Intel Core i5-11400F be the way forwards?
i5 11600K vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X with RTX3080 Gaming Review
CPU & Mainboard | 12/04/2021
14 Games - 3 Resolutions - 2 CPU's - 1 Hard to find GPU. Is there a clear winner?
ASUS Maximus XIII Extreme Glacial Preview
CPU & Mainboard | 03/04/2021
The flagship Z590 ASUS ROG motherboard is the Maximus XIII Extreme Glacial, designed for watercooling out of the box. It comes with everything, including a lofty price tag.
ASUS ROG Strix Z590-I Gaming WiFi Review
CPU & Mainboard | 30/03/2021
What if you want a Z590 motherboard in the ITX format, but also want it to have a famous name on the box? Enter the ROG Strix Z590-I.
ASUS Z590-Plus TUF Gaming Review
CPU & Mainboard | 30/03/2021
The ASUS Z590-Plus TUF Gaming delivers all the benefits of the Z590 chipset in an affordable package. How does it perform though?
AMD comments on Ryzen 7000 X3D overclocking
CPU & Mainboard | 24/01/2023
Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimiser will be available for tweakers.
AMD website claims that their Ryzen 7000 X3D processors are 'unlocked for overclocking'
CPU & Mainboard | 23/01/2023
It looks like AMD's new X3D processors will be overclockable.
AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D is now available for £335 in the UK
CPU & Mainboard | 17/01/2023
AMD's best AM4 gaming processor's price has fallen.
Intel launches Limited Edition i9-13900KS CPU for £689.99
CPU & Mainboard | 12/01/2023
Intel now has a faster Raptor Lake flagship.
AMD unconfirms Ryzen 7000 X3D's release date - Gaming Heartbreak
CPU & Mainboard | 12/01/2023
Gamers won't be getting a valentine's gift after all.
6GHz out of the box - Intel Teases their i9-13900KS processor
CPU & Mainboard | 11/01/2023
6GHz without overclocking!
AMD reveals Ryzen 7000 X3D's release date - Zen 4 with a Gaming Boost
CPU & Mainboard | 11/01/2023
AMD's releasing their fastest gaming processor next month.
AMD's now giving away Company of Heroes 3 with Ryzen 5000 series CPUs
CPU & Mainboard | 10/01/2023
Zen 3 still offers a lot of gaming value, and AMD's adding to that.
AMD reveals their Instinct MI300 CDNA 3 Mega APU at CES 2023
CPU & Mainboard | 05/01/2023
Up to 24 cores, 128GB of HBM3, and 146 billion transistors.
AMD claims gaming dominance with their three new Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs
CPU & Mainboard | 05/01/2023
3D V-Cache to the rescue.
Intel brings 13th Gen to the mainstream market with their Expanded Raptor Lake lineup
CPU & Mainboard | 03/01/2023
Intel's given the mainstream CPU market a major shakeup.
SuperMicro's Next-Gen X13SWA-TF W790 Xeon/HEDT motherboard has been showcased up close
CPU & Mainboard | 02/01/2023
Intel's returning to the HEDT market
AMD's Ryzen 7000 non-X series presentation leaks - Pricing and Specs confirmed
CPU & Mainboard | 28/12/2022
AMD has new Ryzen 7000 series CPUs on the horizon.
AMD reportedly plans to launch Threadripper 7000 processors in 2023 in two forms
CPU & Mainboard | 20/12/2022
It looks like Threadripper and Threadripper Pro will return in 2023.
AMD's Ryzen 7000 non-X CPU specifications and prices leak - Lower pricing, heatsinks included
CPU & Mainboard | 19/12/2022
AMD's Non-X Ryzen CPUs offer more value and lower TDPs.
AMD's Enhanced Ryzen 9 7950X3D is reportedly up to 33% faster than Intel's i9-13900K in games
CPU & Mainboard | 08/12/2022
V-Cache is coming to Zen 4, and it could make AMD the king of games.
Coming Soon - Intel teases Sapphire Rapids workstation processors
CPU & Mainboard | 08/12/2022
Intel's finally re-entering the HEDT market, and Sapphire Rapids aims to impress.
Aqua Computer's AM5 Sealing Frame is an excellent product for Ryzen 7000 users
CPU & Mainboard | 06/12/2022
If you plan to use liquid metal TIM, this seal is a must-buy!
AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D is now AMD's best-selling processor, and demand is outstripping supply
CPU & Mainboard | 05/12/2022
Demand is outstripping supply, forcing X3D pricing upwards.
AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Ryzen 7 7700 non-X CPUs have been spotted at a French retailer
CPU & Mainboard | 29/11/2022
Are cheaper Ryzen 7000 series CPUs on the horizon?
SuperMicro's W790 HEDT Sapphire Rapids motherboard has been pictured
CPU & Mainboard | 29/11/2022
Is this platform Intel's answer to Threadripper?
Gigabyte brings its "Instant 6GHz" feature to their Intel Z690 motherboards
CPU & Mainboard | 29/11/2022
Gigabyte can give your Intel Core i9-13900K and Core i7-13700K a 6GHz boost
AMD's Ryzen 7000 series price cuts deepen in the UK - Ryzen 9 7950X for £599.99
CPU & Mainboard | 23/11/2022
The Ryzen 9 7950X has recieved a £170 price cut.
PCIe 5.0, the feature you don't need... yet
CPU & Mainboard | 22/11/2022
With both the RTX 4090 and RX 7900 XTX lacking PCIe 5.0, what's the point in paying for it?
Making a cheap Ryzen 7000 system - CPU, motherboard, and DRAM prices have dropped
CPU & Mainboard | 21/11/2022
AMD's AM5 platform has become much more appealing.
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